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Rhynocoris erythropus   (Linnaeus, 1767)
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Heteroptera / Reduviidae
Assassin bug,     Seffud tal-assalt
Further Information:
Hiding beneath flowers and among vegetation, the Red Assassin Bug preys on many insect species, particularly honey bees. When disturbed, adults fly in short bursts. Common. 13 - 14mm.






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